COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course delves into the concept of Human Rights as recognized and safeguarded within the United Nations System, exploring the various organizations comprising the UN System and their interconnectedness. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to Human Rights and the United Nations Organizations, the course lays the groundwork for understanding the mechanisms and instruments associated with the United Nations. We will examine each organization, division, and instrument that collectively form the UN System, exploring their missions, visions, and areas of expertise. Once foundational concepts are established, the course will shift focus to the practical workings of key UN bodies, including both charter-based and treaty-based entities. A significant portion of the course will involve interactive role-playing activities, allowing students to engage directly with the material under the guidance of the professor

Designed to provide students with a hands-on understanding of how the United Nations System operates and how human rights are protected under international law, this course is well-suited for students pursuing various career paths, including international relations, political science, international organizations, human rights, international law, or any other field with an interest in understanding the inner workings of the UN and its role in safeguarding human rights.

COURSE CONTENT

Unit 1: Foundations
1- Human Rights 
2- The organization of UN
3- History:
- League of nations
- Second world war
- UN Charter

Unite 2: Work (Mission)
- Peace and Security 
o Peacekeeping
o Peacebuilding
o Countering terrorism
- Humanitarian aid
o OCHA
- Sustainable development and climate action
o Sustainable development agenda
o Two key summits
- International law
o ICJ
o MICT
 International tribunals
 Ad hoc tribunals
o ICC
o ITLOS
o Disarmament
- Human rights 
o OHCHR
o Charter-based
o Treaty-based
o Human Rights Council
o Special procedures

Unite 3: The UN System
- Main Bodies
o General Assembly
o Security council
o Economic and social council
o Trusteeship council
o International court of justice
o Secretariat
- Funds and Programs 
o UNDP
o UN-Habitat
o UNEP
o UNICEF
o UNFPA
o WFP
- Specialized agencies 
o FAO
o UNIDO
o ICAO
o UNWTO
o IFAD
o UPU
o ILO
o WHO
o IMF
o WIPO
o IMO
o WMO
o ITU
o UNESCO
o World Bank
- Other entities and bodies
o UNAIDS
o UNRWA
o UNHCR
o UNSSC
o UNIDIR
o UNU
o UNITAR
o UN WOMEN
o UNOPS 
- Related organizations
o CTBTO
o UNFCCC
o IAEA
o WTO
o IOM
o ITC
o OPCW

Unite 4: Role Play
o General Assembly 
o Security council
o Economic and social council
o Charter-based bodies 
 Human Rights Council
 Special procedures
 Universal Periodic Review Working Group
 Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
o Treaty-based bodies

LEARNING ASSESSMENT

ASSIGNMENT PERCENTAGE VALUE

Individual essay 01 15%

Individual essay 02 20%

Final role play activity 40%

Active analytical participation 25%

TOTAL 100%

*Course content subject to change